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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,523.24, 35,292.90 and 14,747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,523.24, 35,292.90 and 14,747.64 is: 22,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,523.24 : 35,292.90 = 14,747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,523.24/35,292.90 = 14,747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,523.24x = 35,292.90 × 14,747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,523.24x = 520,486,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,486,983.76/23,523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.50

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